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Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary Souvenir You Just Have to Eat
Just in time for the kickoff of the 40th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort today, you know the pastry chefs had to get in on the action – and they came up with these yummy edible souvenirs.
For now, they’re only for sale on Saturday at the Main Street Bakery – and plans are to make just about 10 dozen, and when they’re gone, they’re gone, says Chef Eric Brennar.
Icing is buttercream, and cake is chocolate or vanilla with a chocolate ganache filling (a little different since we took this photo). The little wafer atop is created by Brennar, fondant that’s printed with cool vintage pictures. Our favorite is the re-creation of a retro E-Ticket.
Check out the posts below for more on Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary:
- Timeline: Celebrating 40 Years at Walt Disney World
- Celebrating 40 Years at Walt Disney World Resort
- Celebrating Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary
Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary Souvenir You Just Have to Eat at Walt Disney World Resort by Pam Brandon: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog
Character Meals: Good Deal or Too Many Screaming Kids?
As you plan your Walt Disney World vacation you may find yourself asking, “Are Character Breakfasts really worth it??” Maybe you picture kids screaming, crying, running, while their parents try to snap a quick millisecond of smiling with a man in a mouse suite. Maybe you picture a breakfast buffet rush where you end up with hash brown crumbs and cold omelets. Maybe you picture your own family in all directions, yourself stressfully eating, and all for the pleasant price of $25 a head. What I am getting at- maybe you picture chaos.
Well if you think a Disney World Character breakfast would be an insane, out of this world experience you would be right. Only without all the stress. Disney does breakfast buffets as only Disney can do. Food is replenished quickly, all is warm and tasty, and plentiful choices abound. Same with the family-style or off-the-menu options. You will not regret your Character Dining breakfast experience. Take it from me, I am a twenty-something with no kids, who visits Disney World with my husband and friends whenever I can. It even saves on character waits during our park time!
Why do I enjoy character breakfasts? The food is good (I love me some Mickey waffles), I am guaranteed to meet certain characters (where else can I be sure to meet Prince Charming? Or the Fab Five in their beach gear?) and on top of it, the service is fast and friendly. You can be in and out as quickly as you want to be in most cases and in the duration of your time eating stop for meet and greets with your favorite characters. Not sure which character breakfast is right for you? Check out our guide page to decide. One thing I can tell you, is you will be glad you did!
Review: Sci Fi Dine In Picnic Burger & New Menu
While at Disney World last week we had the chance to stop by Sci Fi Dine In Theater. Our previous trip it won the award for the best Burgers at WDW. How did it stack up this time around well keep reading and find out…
I love the atmosphere in Sci Fi. The quint drive in feel takes me back to an age where Coke came in one flavor unless you added your own syrup, the burgers were juicy and loaded with all the good stuff they pull out now, and the fries were salty just how I like them!
I was excited to check out the new menu at the Sci Fi (see below)
One burger that really stuck out for me was the Picnic Burger. I dont think I ever had a hot dog on a burger before. So having ordered my cherry vanilla coke and Picnic burger my mouth was watering as I was pretty hungry.
As you can see above the burger is HUGE. They cut up 2 hot dogs to place on the top.
Overall it was ok. This is one of those times where there is to much meat and not enough balance. The whole thing had a nice smokey flavor but needed a nice smokey cheese to balance things out. I ended up just taking the hot dog off and eating it later.
While it was really good I think it is still a work in progress. The whole ordeal was a mess and I ended up using 10 napkins.
If I were you I would stick with the All American Burger with Bacon. That is still my favorite at Sci Fi.
Related articles
- Good Eats – Best Milkshake at Sci-Fi Dine-In! (chipandco.com)
- Review: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater’s New Menu (disneyfoodblog.com)
Snacking Around the World
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you hear a lot about the restaurants you can’t miss and the how important Advanced Dining Reservations are, but you don’t hear a lot about what to snack on in between those meals. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, snack credits are available in all of the packages. So, what are some of the best snacks around Walt Disney World? What can you use your snack credits on?
Here are some of my favorites:
Cupcakes
Disney has some of the most decadent cupcakes. Stop by Starring Rolls at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park for some of the best. Piled high with frosting and toppings, the cake is moist and there is no shortage of flavor in these baked goods!
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
This has got to be my favorite way to use of snack credit! You can find these in the Magic Kingdom (Main Street Bakery or Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square), and they are massive. They take two large cookies and place three large scoops of fresh vanilla ice cream in between them. Wow! This is a great snack to share with others. You’ll need to eat it quickly though — the ice cream melts fast!
Dole Whip
Ah, the infamous dole whip. I’ve been traveling to Disney for years, but managed to skip over Aloha Isle in Adventure Land until just last year. I wish I had known about it much sooner! This is a great snack on a hot Florida day. Aloha Isle serves pineapple ice cream (known as dole whip), citrus flavored ice cream, and your standard vanilla. I suggest the dole whip float – pineapple ice cream over pineapple juice. Yum!
Mickey Premium Bar
Sometimes there isn’t anything better than a good ‘ole Mickey ice cream bar. The chocolate on the outside is rich and flavorful and the vanilla ice cream inside just oozes out. It’s sweet and simple!
Pastries from Main Street Bakery
While strolling down Main Street USA, the smell of fresh cinnamon buns and chocolate chip cookies will hit you right in the face – hard! Meander on in and you’ll find an array of tasty treats. They’re often so large that they almost require sharing, so this is a really great use of a snack credit, especially for breakfast!
World Showcase Treats
During the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot, you can use snack credits around the World Showcase, sampling food from the festival booths. But you don’t have to wait for the Food & Wine Festival — many of the countries have treats available year-round. My favorite spot is in France. They have really, really delicious crepes!
Goofy’s Candy Co.
It can be hard to plan out how you’re going to use all your snack credits, so if you have a few left at the end of your vacation, stop by Goofy’s Candy Co. at Downtown Disney. Here, you can customize your own snack and take it home with you! Do you want a pretzel dipped in white chocolate with some sprinkles and M&Ms on top? Or maybe an oreo dipped in chocolate and then covered in marshmallows? Done! The possibilities are endless!
These are just a few of my favorite snacks around the World. How do you use snack credits? What do you think is the best use of a snack credit? Let me know on Twitter at @A_Leo!
Related articles
- Top 10 Disneyworld Snacks – According to Jess (chipandco.com)
- Disney Dining: (Just) Disneyland Desserts (examiner.com)
- Top 5 DisneyWorld Snacks that are more like a Meal (chipandco.com)
Disney Food Confession – Chocolate & Caramel Rice Krispie Treat
Where to find it: Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s World Showcase Germany Pavilion
What is it? A huge rice krispie treat dipped in chocolate and then drizzled with caramel.
Why you want it: “Dipped in chocolate and then drizzled with caramel” sounds like the perfect afternoon treat for me. These rice krispie treats are huge compared to normal rice krispie treats; plenty to split with your friend or family member who ordered a different yummy treat to split from Karamell-Küche.
Related articles
- Caramels from Karamell Kuche (disneyonwheelsblog.com)
- Giant Rice Krispie Treat Heads (disneyfoodblog.com)
